Tomasz Hübschman shared his thoughts about today's Ukrainian Cup final, expressing confidence in "Shakhtar" Donetsk's determination to lift the trophy. The legendary midfielder spoke exclusively about the high stakes of the clash against "Dynamo" Kyiv.
"Shakhtar has quite significant motivation to win the Ukrainian Cup," – Hübschman told Football.ua ahead of the crucial match.
The final comes at an interesting moment in Ukrainian football, with "Dynamo" recently creating some distance from "Shakhtar" in the Ukrainian Premier League standings, according to recent tour summaries. The 27th tour saw Kyiv cut off their rivals, though Oleksandriya continues to keep pace with the leaders.
Meanwhile, Serhiy Sydorchuk, currently playing for Belgian side Westerlo, also weighed in on the cup final. The former Dynamo midfielder notably mentioned he doesn't consider returning to his previous club, citing the emergence of promising young players in his position.
"Dynamo" and "Shakhtar" have a long and sometimes contentious history of matchups, with several heated encounters marking their rivalry over the years. By the way, the 25th tour saw Shakhtar somewhat diminishing the significance of the league's "Classic" by pulling away in the standings, though the tables have turned since then.
The Ukrainian Cup represents the last chance for "Shakhtar" to secure silverware this season, especially after recent league performances where Dynamo has been winning "effectively" while Shakhtar's style has been described as more "spectacular."
Will Hübschman's former team convert their motivation into an actual trophy tonight? The football community eagerly awaits the answer.
